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A00319Introduced in the Assembly

Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work or training encompassing minority healthcare issues; provides an exemption for certain individuals; requires hospitals and facilities to request documentation of the completion of training from employees and prospective employees.

IntroducedAssembly Higher Education

Introduced by Catalina Cruz, District 39

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Requires cultural awareness and competence training for medical professionals, including two hours of course work or training encompassing minority healthcare issues; provides an exemption for certain individuals; requires hospitals and facilities to request documentation of the completion of training from employees and prospective employees.

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referred to higher education

January 7, 2026

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  1. referred to higher education

  2. referred to higher education

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